It’s been 8 mos since stay at Tambo w/ Johanne, nature, yoga, mindfulness and heathy eating all of which remain so inspirational. I’ve been to many retreats and world traveler, but this experience spoke to my soul. It was healing in so many ways. Johanne’s energy is infectious. Her authenticity and powerful heart are rare in the retreat space today that has become so ego and greed driven. She is extraordinarily committed to sharing her knowledge, wisdom and truly helping others. Highly recommend you or your group of friends make time for a visit.
Tambo Ilusion is an extraordinary Eco Lodge in the middle of the nature. It is a perfect place to relax and to meditate. I could see various animals (turtles, monkeys, toucans etc.). The food is delicious and healthy. I would like to come back soon with a couple of friends. Thank you very much for this great experience and for such lovely people!
My time at Tambo Ilusion is one I will never forget! I participated in a five-day yoga retreat here while on a month-long backpacking trip in Peru. The area is so beautiful and peaceful- the perfect place to reset, take time for yourself and reconnect with nature. The host Johanne is an incredible woman that made sure my time at her retreat was perfect from beginning to end. I really enjoyed getting to know her on a personal level and getting the opportunity to practice with her and as her student was really wonderful. Also, every single meal was exceptional! I still think about it months later. If you're considering doing a yoga retreat in Peru, this one will definitely be an experience of a lifetime.
Did you ever need to reboot in nature? Well Tambo Ilusion gave us that and more in under a week — My fiancé & I returned refreshed, recharged and ready to live life. I’ve visited all kinds of retreats large and small. At one in Arizona I even made a film called “Simply Raw: Reversing Diabetes In 30 Days”. But this one on a private eco-reserve in Peru’s high jungle mountains nurtured us both. After an easy ride from the airport, we passed through the bamboo gates and entered a nature preserve loved and cared for by owner operators Johanne & Armando. They greeted us at the gate setting a caring tone for our visit. We came as clients, but left as friends already planning our next visit. They are both excellent hosts and genuine people. It's an intimate resort so we enjoyed sharing most meals with them. Before we booked they answered all our questions and we asked plenty! They even anticipated our needs from airport pickup, to flexible meal times, to a river raft adventure. We thought we needed some R & R in nature —- but we got so much more! Luckily we had booked cooking classes with Johanne. Now we’re sure to be eating way better at home because of her practical and time saving tips. Her entrees were beyond delicious. And her desserts would standout at Moby’s Little Pine restaurant in Los Angeles, or the Candle Cafe in New York City. Beyond her extraordinary chef skills, I’m not exaggerating when I say her yoga instruction was even more remarkable. It matches my experiences at studios in Santa Monica and San Francisco. I know she sounds too good to be true — But wait there’s more! For no particular reason we tried Reiki sessions with Johanne and both loved them. She seems expert at that too. (Is there anything she can’t do?) Armando took me on a couple nature walks which I really liked. His passion for preserving this land’s ecosystem is infectious and going on 40 years. Simply said, we renewed our souls at Tambo Ilusion Wellness Retreat Center. If you go, I'm sure you will too. Mark Perlmutter Vegan business owner and film producer Karem Benavides Food Engineer and Quality Assurance Specialist…
My time here with Johanne and Armando changed my life. Simple as that. They are incredibly knowledgeable, caring, and have an uncanny ability to unlock love and inspiration in everyone they come in contact with. This was a truly immersive, once in a lifetime experience that I will never forget!
Staying with Johanne and Armando was like visiting your favourite cool aunt and uncle—so warm, familiar, knowledgeable, and full of vibrate life force. I entered the 9-Day Liver Detox Retreat feeling exhausted, overwhelmed, and in urgent need of a full-body reset. I left feeling light, bright and clean—physically, mentally, and emotionally! The lagoon is pure magic and nothing beats bird and monkey watching in any of the on-site hammocks. Johanne and Armando were such great hosts that I decided to come back to Tambo Illusion the following week to volunteer! Being on the property and in the presence of Johanne and Armando made me want to work harder on myself and my goals, and to share that energy with others. Truly an inspirational experience!
Loved Tambo! Johanne and Armando gracious hosts. Heathy food made with love, beautiful yoga practice and healing reiki made this the perfect respite. To top it off Johanne’s cookbook is a life changer. Definitely an oasis to visit again!!!
We came upon beautiful Tambo Ilusion by chance and left feeling rested, refreshed, healthy and blessed. Johanne and Armando are exceptional hosts! Even though we reserved late and didn’t sign up for any of the wellness treatments in advance, we were welcomed to three beautiful yoga and mindfulness sessions in their beautiful moloaka, treated us to delicious, healthy breakfasts and dinner and offered enlightening cooking tips that I will carry into all my cooking efforts. We also took part in a healing Reiki session that was totally amazing. Johanne I s truly an amazing healer and gives herself up fully to ensuring comfort and well-being for her guests. I highly recommend this beautiful wellness center for short or long visits. Accommodations are comfortable and relaxing. The grounds are well cared for with beautiful flowers. We loved swinging in the hammocks and relaxing on the dock over the lagoon. In addition, Armando and Johanne secured a driver to help us travel to our next destination. Both speak English and Johanne provided guidance for the next leg of our journey in beautiful Peru.…
I just want to start off by saying that if you are debating where to do a retreat of any sorts do not look any further! You have found the retreat for you. I am a professional Acupuncturist who was looking for a complementary healing modality to add to my practice. I decided to do the 3 night 4 day Reiki/Yoga retreat in September 2021. It is safe to say that this was one of the best experiences of my life. I have never been filled with so much gratitude, love and light as I have with my stay at Tambo llusion. Johanne and Armando are beautiful human beings. I felt so safe and welcome from the moment that I stepped foot onto their land. The food was sensational and the ambiance was unforgettable. I felt so at peace and truly connected with nature and to myself. You are completely safe and taken care of during the entirety of your stay. I am so grateful that I was able to have this experience and I will never forget it. I wish for everyone to experience a stay at Tambo Ilusion. Thank you a million times again to Johanne and Armando.…
This is my third-time returning to Tambo Ilusion and what a joy it was to come back! I came for a yoga retreat in 2015, a liver cleanse in 2016 and returned with my mom in 2021 for another 8-day liver cleanse. Johanne and Armando were incredible hosts and made our stay relaxing and beautiful. After the cleanse I felt rejuvenated and clear thanks to the food we ate and the environment we were able to relax in. Since 2015, the Tambos have been beautifully renovated to include personal bathrooms with a spacious shower, and a screened-in front porch with two hammocks. We spent alot of time in our lovely hammocks reading, chatting and watching the monkeys, and birds in the jungle. It was really great to experience the additions. The food was delicious throughout: healthy, beautifully presented, and colorful! We spent our days attending yoga classes in the mallorca, swimming in the lagoon, walking in the jungle, visiting Johanne's horse (in a field with a view!) and relaxing in our hammocks. I would highly recommend Tambo Ilusion for anyone who is looking for a relaxing and healthy jungle vacation.…
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